Perfect choice! 🥔🥬 Scottish Rumbledethumps is a cozy, traditional Scottish dish — similar to Irish colcannon or English bubble & squeak — made of mashed potatoes, cabbage (or kale), and onions, baked with cheese on top. It’s rustic, hearty, and makes the best comfort side.
🥘 Scottish Rumbledethumps
Ingredients
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1 lb (450 g) potatoes, peeled and cubed
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2 tbsp butter
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1 small onion, finely sliced
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½ small green cabbage (or kale), finely shredded
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½ cup cheddar cheese (mature/sharp works best)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Boil potatoes → Cook potatoes in salted water until soft, then drain and mash with 1 tbsp butter.
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Cook cabbage & onion → In a skillet, melt remaining butter, add onion, and cook until soft. Stir in cabbage and sauté until wilted but still bright.
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Mix → Combine mashed potatoes with cabbage and onion. Season generously with salt and pepper.
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Bake → Transfer to an ovenproof dish, top with grated cheddar, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
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Serve → As a side with roast meats, sausages, or enjoy on its own as a comforting veggie dish.
✨ Variations:
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Add a pinch of nutmeg to the cabbage for warmth.
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Try a mix of potatoes & swede (rutabaga) for more authenticity.
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For richness, stir in a splash of cream with the mash.
Would you like me to also share a traditional Scottish full meal pairing (like what to serve alongside rumbledethumps for a classic dinner)?